Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.
Stratford

Stratford News: Sexual Assault Arrest

Jul 26, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

On July 23, 2019 The Stratford Police Department responded to a report of a preteen who was sexually assaulted in Town. It was determined the preteen met the suspect through the social media application “Snapchat”. The suspect created fake profiles on several social media applications. Using the fake profile the suspect lured the preteen from a residence where he sexually assaulted victim. Detectives were able to identify the suspect as Reginald W Sharp (DOB 03/13/1985) of Bridgeport. Sharp is a convicted sex offender currently on the sex offender registry. During the late evening on July 23, 2019 Stratford Detectives with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Safe Streets Task Force and State of Connecticut Department of Probation located and arrested…

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Bradley Joins Local Lawmakers, Police to Announce the Connecticut Big 3 Ball Out

Jul 26, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Dennis Bradley (D-Bridgeport) joined New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, Shelton Police Chief Shawn Sequiera and state Representative Chris Rosario (D-Bridgeport) to announce the sixth annual Connecticut Big 3 Ball Out. Formerly known as the “Hoop it Up,” tournament, the multi-city basketball tourney will take place August 3 and 4 on Church Street in New Haven. “This tournament is a great way to bring our cities together around friendly competition,” said Sen. Bradley. “I applaud all those involved with organizing this event, as it provides a positive outlet for many aspiring hoopers in the Park City. Bridgeport has a proud hoops history and the Connecticut Big 3 Ball Out is a chance for lovers of the sport, young…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Sugar And Shell Casings

Jul 26, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-07-26 @ 12:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- There were numerous reports of shots fired outside the club on Park Avenue near Benahm Avenue.  Police located shell casings at the corner of Benham Avenue.  No one or anything was reported hit by the gunfire.  About ten minutes later police received calls for shots fire on Olive Street but there was nothing reported hit there either.  

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Bridgeport Westport

Troopers Arrest Bridgeport Man on Weapon Charges

Jul 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

On Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Troopers out of Troop G-Bridgeport came upon a disabled motor vehicle in the median of Interstate 95 Southbound, Exit 18, in the Town of Westport. Troopers quickly discovered that the Connecticut registration plate displayed on the rear of the vehicle came back to an entirely different make and model. The vehicle was occupied by two males who stated that they had ran out of gas. The operator of the vehicle, who was later identified as Leonard McNair (D.O.B: 01-22-1997), provided Troopers with an identification card which belonged to another person. During the course of the investigation, it was discovered that McNair was in possession of a 9mm Handgun. McNair was subsequently arrested…

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Local News

Milford News: Speeding Nets “Drug” Charges

Jul 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT--A Chevy Suburban bearing Tenessee plates passed a state trooper in the right at a high rate of speed on Rte 15 Northbound in the area of Exit 53. During the course of the traffic stop investigation it was determined that there was marijuana present in the vehicle. A subsequent vehicle search revealed that there was more than 1/2 ounce of marijuana in the vehicle in various places. All three (3) occupants of the vehicle were placed under arrest as follows: Evan Bogard (DOB 01/15/1980): Possession of > 1/2 Ounce of Marijuana, C.G.S. 21a-279(a)(1)  Speeding, C.G.S. 14-219(c)(1)    Passing on the Right, C.G.S. 14-233 Joshua Salzberg (DOB 01/29/1982): Possession of > 1/2 Ounce of Marijuana, C.G.S. 21a-279(a)(1) Brandt Steiner…

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Entertainment Fairfield

Fairfield’s K-9 Jake Has A Unique Ride

Jul 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

What does Fairfield’s K-9 Jake have in common with LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, P. Diddy, Jeff Gordon, 50 Cent and Donald Trump? They all had their vehicles customized by Will Castro. Will Castro's Designs and Unique are synonymous with the highest quality customizations and craftsmanship all over the world. Will Castro also has a TV show, Unique Rides on Speed Channel. The custom Ford F-150 was designed by Nu-age Warning from Seymour, Connecticut.The customized ride was paid for from private donations. Sergeant Hector Irizarry is Jake’s handler and chauffeur. K-9 Jake is named in honor of Marine Corp veteran Jake Pettit from Fairfield, Connecticut. K-9 Jake and Sergeant Irizarry use the truck to bring awareness of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Taco Thursday

Jul 25, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-07-25 @ 12:39pm-- #Stratford CT-- We hear a lot of "person down" calls, especially in the hot weather but this is the first time we are getting a person down call inside a port-a-potty at 245 King Street near the high school construction site.  Come to think of it, I'm surprised we don't hear more like this....   This news report is made possible by:  

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